Clare Haven Sees No Real Change In Year Since Ashling Murphy’s Murder

A vigil for Ashling Murphy at the O Connell Monument in Ennis. Photo © Clare FM

Clare Haven’s Service Manager says there’s been no real change in the year since Ashling Murphy’s Murder.

The Mary Immaculate College graduate was murdered on this day last year when going for a run along the Grand Canal in Tullamore.

The 23-year-old’s death sparked national and international reaction, with a promise by then Justice Minister Helen McEntee that a zero tolerance approach towards violence against women would be adopted in Ireland.

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Manager of Services at Clare Haven, Dr. Siobhan O’Connor, says the 11 women who lost their lives in the 12 months since Ashling’s death proves that the situation hasn’t changed.

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